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myself without so great a sacrifice; and lastly, that I have a reason which I
cannot mention, why, at present, I would not quit Tripoli, even were I free
tomorrow. You can tell him that this is the reason which, most of all,
weighs with me. Do not, however, I pray you, let the sultan know that I
have refused to be ransomed, for he might think I was meditating an
escape, and would order extra precautions to be taken to prevent my doing
so. Will you also see Ben Ibyn, and thank him from me for having written
to Suleiman Ali on my behalf?"
